Bria Devore, OPEN NATIONAL TRAINER 

Ben Griffy is a Physical Education Teacher at Pisgah Elementary, the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Mr. Griffy has been teaching with CMCSS for 19 years.

When asked about his favorite unit to teach, he shared that there were so many favorites from which to choose! "I think my Great Outdoors Unit is probably at the top of my list," he shared. "Each student gets to experience an adventure inside the gymnasium with unique outdoor stations. Some [activities] include rock climbing, rope swinging, slacklining, camping, fishing, archery, axe throwing, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, biking, wildlife tracking, and relaxing in a hammock. The Great Outdoors Unit allows my students to use their imaginations and experience things they might not have ever done before while challenging themselves physically, mentally, and socially."

Mr. Griffy shared his hope that the activities "spark interest to get them to go on adventures outside school with their families." Thank you, Mr. Griffy, for sharing activities that help our families stay active together!